Researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, in collaboration with researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a simple way to further predict a diabetic patient’s risk for heart disease: by measuring their body mass index or BMI.

April is National Occupational Therapy Month — held to honor the occupational therapists who help people regain function and develop and maintain the skills they need in their daily lives. The focus in occupational therapy is to help individuals achieve independence in all facets of life. Learn more about the role occupational therapy plays in the lives of people, and the career outlook for occupational therapists.